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We spent 5 nights at the Saman Villas after a week's tour and were so pleased to have chosen this hotel for the beach part of our holiday. It's peaceful and suitable for relaxing - no night life - the rooms were spacious and well fitted out - particularly the outdoor bathrooms. They were light and bright with two air con systems which were efficient and quiet. The views were superb and it was very relaxing sitting on the balcony overlooking the lovely beach. Excellent pool attended by some very friendly staff. The restaurant was good but a little costly which one may expect from a 5* hotel - we ate out some of the nights and were ferried around by Charlie who is the local tuk-tuk driver - he's always around on the beach and can be totally trusted - highly recommended.

Stayed: February 2010

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Ask Caroley about Saman Villas

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We spent 5 fabulous nights at Saman Villas...the room was lovely, the food was good (though the portion sizes were a little small for the price) and the staff were very friendly and helpful.This is an ideal resort if you simply want to relax and unwind...there's not much more to do besides swimming in the superb pool or in the sea or taking walks up and down the beach.Felt it was a bit of cheek to charge for a WiFi connection.We popped into the local town (Aluthgama) a couple of times and ate out a few times (highly recommend the Golden Grill...great value for money and superb service).If you want to go anywhere by Tuk Tuk text/call Charlie ([--])...he's a lovely chap and charges much less than any of the other drivers.

Stayed: February 2010

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Ask theboyyates about Saman Villas

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We booked a deluxe room with own pool. These rooms were advertised as being totally private. They were not, as they were overlooked by at least 5 other rooms. In addition, the rooms were north facing and as a result got only limited sun in the lounging area. As we had to use the main area of hotel, we could have saved a considerable amount of money because of the misleading claims made.

While we were there, we suffered considerable disturbance from a disco which took place at a distance of about 1/2 a mile away. This started at 10 in the morning and finished at 1 a.m. the following morning without a break. The volume was such that even with doors closed, the noise prevented sleeping. Locals told us that this a frequent occurence and in spite of their complaints, the situation was expected to continue.

Food was repetitive, unimaginative and frequently cold.

The staff were absolutely delightful, friendly and helpful and were the absolute strength of the hotel. During our stay in Sri Lanka, we stayed in a range of hotels, from 3* to 5*. This was the most expensive and the one that caused most disappointment.

Stayed: February 2010, travelled as a couple

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Ask retiredtraveller_10 about Saman Villas

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Stayed at Saman Villas for 3 nights,at the end of a fantastic, but gruelling 8 day tour with Elephant Island. This was the perfect end to the holiday. Rooms spacious and luxurious, food excellent, pool and facilities could not be faulted. The staff too were wonderful. Always pleasant and helpful, but not intrusive. In spite of the internet weather forecast predicting severe storms every day, we had no rain at all. Would recommend Saman Villas and Elephant Island Tours without reservation.

Stayed: September 2009, travelled as a couple

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Ask HillcroftAustrey about Saman Villas

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The staff at Saman Villas were outstanding. The service was second to none. The rooms are absolutely lovely and the setting is idylic. I wont hesitate to recommend it or return myself one day. The food was brilliant and i could spend 6 months there...easily!! swimming in the infinity pool looking out at the Indian Ocean, falling asleep in the sun. This would make an ideal honeymoon destination as well with sumpteous accomodation. Most of the villas have their own private pool. a truly wonderful place.

Stayed: January 2009, travelled as a couple

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Ask BTFI about Saman Villas

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We stayed for only 3 nights at Saman Villas at the end of our holiday in Sri Lanka. The people we met around Sri Lanka had told us that Saman was the number one hotel on the island, and I can see why. The location is beautiful - a secluded, gated development, on a rocky outcrop of the Indian Ocean. It has exceptional facilities, and the staff were very attentive.The room had everything we needed, and was really well set up (in fact I'd like a flat here like it please!). You have to give this hotel the benefit of the doubt. September isn't high season, and so we were only the second of two couples that were resident. We had the pool to ourselves each day which was lovely! However, in the evening there was no atmosphere whatsoever, as there was no one else around! The staff were very bored all day and it showed. And the menu for dinner was limited. Thankfully, we stayed B&B and so chose to go out each night for dinner as there was nothing else to do in the hotel. The prices were considerably marked up, but given you were in an exclusive resort, you expect that, and when converting back into GB£ is wasn't enough to make a big deal about. This hotel has real potential to be a little taste of paradise, and so probably best experienced in the height of the tourist season.

Stayed: September 2009, travelled as a couple

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Ask Birdyseyeview about Saman Villas

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Saman Villas is laid out on a magnificent rocky headland dividing two long, surf-swept golden beaches. Close by is a sleepy fishing village but you would not know it, the only sounds are sea gulls' cries and the surf below. The resort is inspired by ancient Sri Lankan architecture. The restaurants, bars and villa suites are all angled to take full advantage of the sea shore vista either side of the headland. A terraced garden draws the eye to a dramatic infinity-edge pool....more less

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Saman Villas Hotel Bentota

Saman Hotel Aturuwella

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